Daily Quiz anyone?

[zico]

Thanks to the guys for getting this great new site up and running and here is a brand new quiz thread. You know the rules. Please don't post your answers before the quizzer does. Don't forget to post your scores.  

[zebthecat]

16 today thanks zico

[Westside]

15. Thanks Zico.

[easthammer]

14 Thanks Zico

[zico]

Random Trivia 16

1.  The most common cause of rickets is a deficiency of which vitamin?
D

2.  Which French daily newspaper takes its name from a 1778 play by Pierre Beaumarchais?
Le Figaro (from the play Le Mariage de Figaro)

3.  What word is given to the round left over particle created when a punch hole is made in paper and is also the name of a country in Africa?
Chad

4.  Postman Pat lives in which fictional village?
Greendale

5.  According to the bible, it is easier for what to go through the eye of the needle, 'than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God'?
Camel

6.  Name the London station where you'd hop on the Eurostar train to Paris?
St Pancras

7.  The free web browser called Firefox is developed by which foundation?
The Mozilla Foundation

8.  Which planet is by far the hottest planet in our Solar System?
Venus (even though Mercury is closer to the Sun)

9.  The 'Line of Control' refers to the military control between which two countries?  Point for each
India and Pakistan

10.  Which general knowledge quiz show has "Approaching Menace"?
Mastermind ("Approaching Menace" is the title of the famous theme tune)

11.  The Hougoumont, the last ship to take convicts from the UK to Australia, docked in Western Australia in which decade of the 19th Century, was it the 1860s, 1870s or 1880s?
1860s (docked in Freemantle on January 9th, 1868)

12.  What name is given to the layered ice cream sundae served in a large, tall conical glass and eaten with a distinctive long spoon?
Knickerbocker glory

13. Invicta (meaning 'undefeated') is the motto of which English county?
Kent

14.  What word can mean a short period of time or a brand of envelope?
Jiffy

15. What name is given to the type of cosmetic surgery that removes fat from the human body? 
Liposuction

16.  What word is used to describe electronic systems used on aircraft, artificial satellites, and spacecraft?
Avionics

17.  Cambridge University graduate Sid Waddell was nicknamed the voice of what?
Voice of Darts

18.  Who was the first male tennis player to win a Grand Slam tournament with a non-wood racquet?
Jimmy Connors (Australian Open 1974 using a metal racquet)

19.  What was the last ever battle to be fought on British soil?
Culloden (1746)

20.  What is sometimes referred to as La Gioconda?
The Mona Lisa


 

[zico]

Hopefully nothing sinister about today's answers!

Random Trivia 16

1.  The most common cause of rickets is a deficiency of which vitamin?

2.  Which French daily newspaper takes its name from a 1778 play by Pierre Beaumarchais?

3.  What word is given to the round left over particle created when a punch hole is made in paper and is also the name of a country in Africa?

4.  Postman Pat lives in which fictional village?

5.  According to the bible, it is easier for what to go through the eye of the needle, 'than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God'?

6.  Name the London station where you'd hop on the Eurostar train to Paris?

7.  The free web browser called Firefox is developed by which foundation?

8.  Which planet is by far the hottest planet in our Solar System?

9.  The 'Line of Control' refers to the military control between which two countries?  Point for each

10.  Which general knowledge quiz show has "Approaching Menace"?

11.  The Hougoumont, the last ship to take convicts from the UK to Australia, docked in Western Australia in which decade of the 19th Century, was it the 1860s, 1870s or 1880s?

12.  What name is given to the layered ice cream sundae served in a large, tall conical glass and eaten with a distinctive long spoon?

13. Invicta (meaning 'undefeated') is the motto of which English county?

14.  What word can mean a short period of time or a brand of envelope?

15. What name is given to the type of cosmetic surgery that removes fat from the human body? 

16.  What word is used to describe electronic systems used on aircraft, artificial satellites, and spacecraft?

17.  Cambridge University graduate Sid Waddell was nicknamed the voice of what?

18.  Who was the first male tennis player to win a Grand Slam tournament with a non-wood racquet?

19.  What was the last ever battle to be fought on British soil?

20.  What is sometimes referred to as La Gioconda?



 

[only1billybonds]

12.

Cheers Zico.

[easthammer]

15, assuming Sinster gets  a point even if its wrong, just knew it was the opposite to dexter. thanks 

[zebthecat]

15 today thanks zico.

[zico]

no, you were right the first time, in science and heraldry, the terms refer to the "shield bearer's" perspective, not the viewer's. So, the side of the shield on the viewer's left is the bearer's right (dexter), and the side on the viewer's right is the bearer's left (sinister). 

Ah many thanks for clarifying.  I guess different sites suggest different perspectives.  

[Mr Anon]

no, you were right the first time, in science and heraldry, the terms refer to the "shield bearer's" perspective, not the viewer's. So, the side of the shield on the viewer's left is the bearer's right (dexter), and the side on the viewer's right is the bearer's left (sinister). 

[mallard]

10 Thanks Zico

[zico]

zico, isn't dexter right and sinister left?

Oops yes, I got my left and right mixed up!    Hopefully won't affect the question too much, well spotted.

[Westside]

15. Thanks Zico.

[Far Cough UKunt]

zico, isn't dexter right and sinister left?

[zico]

Random Trivia 15

1.  What was the maiden name of former British professional cyclist Dame Laura Kenny?
Trott

2.  James James composed the tune for which country’s national anthem?
Wales

3. Which type of dog can also be a word for someone who compiles crosswords? 
Setter

4.  The piranha is native to which continent?
South America

5.  In the equation E = mc squared, what does the "c" stand for?
The speed of light

6.  Generally, a spear becomes what weapon when it is too long to be wielded with one hand in combat?
A pike

7.  Which Roman turf fortification on stone foundations was built some twenty years after Hadrian's Wall to the south?
The Antonine Wall

8.  Which former Brentford footballer appeared as Dave Dodds in the 2001 film Mike Bassett: England Manager?
Bradley Walsh

9.  Who played fencing instructor Verity in the Bond film Die Another Day?
Madonna

10.  If "Dexter" is used for "left," what word is used for "right" in science and heraldry?
Sinister

11.  Alfred Watkins is known for developing the idea of what straight alignments connecting historic structures, prehistoric sites, and landmarks?
Ley Lines

12.  What colour is the door and window wood of Coronation Street's Rovers Return?
Green

13. What do Americans call the large open-topped waste container for loading onto a lorry, which is known as a skip in the UK?
Dumpster

14.  Which British actor plays Frasier's old friend Alan in the reboot of Frasier?
Nicholas Lyndhurst

15. Who fell off his yacht, the Lady Ghislaine in 1991, whilst cruising off the Canary Islands? 
Robert Maxwell

16.  Who is the only doctor in the history of British medical profession found guilty of murdering his patients?
Harold Shipman

17.  What was the name of the fictional ship from the Jules Verne's novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea?
Nautilus

18. What are the three first words of the United States Constitution? 
We The People

19.  Name the famous golf club and health resort in Virginia Water, Surrey?
Wentworth

20. How many squares are there on a standard Scrabble board?
225 - 15 x 15 grid


 

[zico]

Random Trivia 15

1.  What was the maiden name of former British professional cyclist Dame Laura Kenny?

2.  James James composed the tune for which country’s national anthem?

3. Which type of dog can also be a word for someone who compiles crosswords? 

4.  The piranha is native to which continent?

5.  In the equation E = mc squared, what does the "c" stand for?

6.  Generally, a spear becomes what weapon when it is too long to be wielded with one hand in combat?

7.  Which Roman turf fortification on stone foundations was built some twenty years after Hadrian's Wall to the south?

8.  Which former Brentford footballer appeared as Dave Dodds in the 2001 film Mike Bassett: England Manager?

9.  Who played fencing instructor Verity in the Bond film Die Another Day?

10.  If "Dexter" is used for "left," what word is used for "right" in science and heraldry?

11.  Alfred Watkins is known for developing the idea of what straight alignments connecting historic structures, prehistoric sites, and landmarks?

12.  What colour is the door and window wood of Coronation Street's Rovers Return?

13. What do Americans call the large open-topped waste container for loading onto a lorry, which is known as a skip in the UK?

14.  Which British actor plays Frasier's old friend Alan in the reboot of Frasier?

15. Who fell off his yacht, the Lady Ghislaine in 1991, whilst cruising off the Canary Islands? 

16.  Who is the only doctor in the history of British medical profession found guilty of murdering his patients?

17.  What was the name of the fictional ship from the Jules Verne's novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea?

18. What are the three first words of the United States Constitution? 

19.  Name the famous golf club and health resort in Virginia Water, Surrey?

20.  How many squares are there on a standard Scrabble board?


 

[mallard]

14 Thanks Zico - have a great weekend 

[zebthecat]

17 today thanks zico.

[Westside]

15. Thanks Zico.

[zico]

Comedy Films Quiz  

1.  Who played Ferris Bueller in ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’?
Matthew Broderick

2. Who played the title character in ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’?
Steve Carell

3.  Who directed ‘Blazing Saddles’?
Mel Brooks

4.  What food causes passengers to become deathly ill in ‘Airplane!’?
The Fish

5.  Bill Murray does battle with what kind of rodent in ‘Caddyshack’?
Gopher

6.  Who first played ‘The Nutty Professor’ on film?
Jerry Lewis

7.  What occupation does John Cleese have in the 80s film A Fish Called Wanda?
John Cleese plays Archie Leach who is a barrister

8.  Where are Doug and his best men travelling to in the 2000’s film The Hangover?
Las Vegas

9.  In what year was the first supernatural comedy film Ghostbusters released?
1984

10.  What movie is the phrase “Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!” from?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

11.  Name Billy Crystal’s co-star in when Harry Met Sally?
Meg Ryan

12. In 1983 the Griswolds begin their cross-country trip in "National Lampoon's Vacation". Although they have several adventures in the way, what was their ultimate destination?
Walley World

13.  Which comedy movie features a character named The Dude and is known for its cult following?
The Big Lebowski

14. Name the musical comedy movie to star singers Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles, alongside actors John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd? 
The Blues Brothers

15.  Who played Mary in the movie 'There's Something About Mary'?
Cameron Diaz

16.  What was the first Carry on Film called which was released in 1958?
Carry On Sergeant

17.  What is the first name of the character Inspector Clouseau (later granted the rank of Chief Inspector) made famous by the late, great Peter Sellers?
Jacques

18.  Name the character played by Leslie Nielsen in “The Naked Gun” films?
Frank Drebin

19.  What is Del Griffith’s (John Candy) occupation in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Curtain ring salesman

20.  What was the first name of Mrs Doubtfire in the 1993 film of the same name?
Euphegenia

 

[zico]

After the penalty shootout last night I thought it was time for a 

Comedy Films Quiz  

1.  Who played Ferris Bueller in ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’?

2. Who played the title character in ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’?

3.  Who directed ‘Blazing Saddles’?

4.  What food causes passengers to become deathly ill in ‘Airplane!’?

5.  Bill Murray does battle with what kind of rodent in ‘Caddyshack’?

6.  Who first played ‘The Nutty Professor’ on film?

7.  What occupation does John Cleese have in the 80s film A Fish Called Wanda?

8.  Where are Doug and his best men travelling to in the 2000’s film The Hangover?

9.  In what year was the first supernatural comedy film Ghostbusters released?

10.  What movie is the phrase “Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!” from?

11.  Name Billy Crystal’s co-star in when Harry Met Sally?

12. In 1983 the Griswolds begin their cross-country trip in "National Lampoon's Vacation". Although they have several adventures in the way, what was their ultimate destination?

13.  Which comedy movie features a character named The Dude and is known for its cult following?

14. Name the musical comedy movie to star singers Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles, alongside actors John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd? 

15.  Who played Mary in the movie 'There's Something About Mary'?

16.  What was the first Carry on Film called which was released in 1958?

17.  What is the first name of the character Inspector Clouseau (later granted the rank of Chief Inspector) made famous by the late, great Peter Sellers?

18.  Name the character played by Leslie Nielsen in “The Naked Gun” films?

19.  What is Del Griffith’s (John Candy) occupation in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

20.  What was the first name of Mrs Doubtfire in the 1993 film of the same name?

 

[Westside]

14. Thanks Zico.

[mallard]

13 Thanks Zico

[zebthecat]

18 today thanks zico.
Failed on the Volga and Stars and Stripes.

[zico]

Random Trivia 14

1.  Which county's main tourist attraction is the Peak District?
Derbyshire

2.  Which pop group, led by Gary Lightbody, sounds like they are arctic explorers?
Snow Patrol

3.  What does the 'myo' part of myocardial mean?
Muscle

4.  What is the name of the famous toboggan run at St. Moritz?
The Cresta Run

5.  Which mountains separate the Czech Republic from Slovakia?
Carpathian Mountains

6.  Which band emerged from the breakup of the Housemartins to give us A Little Time?
The Beautiful South

7.  In the Edward Lear poem, which instrument does the Owl play while serenading the Pussy Cat?
A guitar

8.  A nettle sting is caused by which acid?
Formic acid

9.  Which outdoor clothing brand name can also mean a series of races?
Regatta

10. Which British entertainer died in 1999 when he fell off the roof of his bungalow whilst adjusting a television aerial?
Rod Hull

11.  The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral was a 30-second shootout in 1881, in Tombstone a town in which state?
Arizona

12.  How many red stripes are there on the American flag?
Seven

13.  Who hosted This is Your Life after the death of Eamonn Andrews?
Michael Aspel

14.  What name is given to a triangle whose sides are of unequal length?
Scalene

15. Which organ in the human body produces insulin? 
Pancreas

16.  What was the name of the puppet gopher who first appeared on Children's BBC between 1985 and 1987?
Gordon (Gordon the Gopher)

17.  A 2015 nationwide ballot saw more than 200,000 people elect which bird as Britain’s national bird?
The robin

18.  In which year did Scotland lose to Peru in the FIFA World Cup finals?
1978 (in Argentina)

19.  What is the longest river in Europe?
The Volga

20.  Who gave his name to the whirlpool bath he invented?  
Roy Jacuzzi  -  If you got Roy as well give yourself a bonus two points